The United youngster believes adding the understanding of the game that Carrick posseses will improve his game.

Fosu-Mensah, 19, has impressed for the club since making his debut under former manager Louis Van Gaal.

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He believes filling the shoes of Carrick who is about to bow out of the game would be a great achievement.

In an interview, Fosu-Mensah said "Well, not a trick but the understanding of the game that Michael [Carrick] has.I would love to add this to my game and I think it comes with age and experience, though".